Job Description
Company Description
Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 12 countries, and more than 170 clients in 35 countries. We are an industry-leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions around the world, including private banks and wealth managers, investment managers, as well as retail and neo banks. Our research led approach and continual innovation is powered by the passion and creativity of our colleagues.
We are always looking for talented people to join us on our mission to orchestrate the financial ecosystem and democratize access to wealth management. Avaloq offers the opportunity to work closely with some of the world’s leading financial institutions as we jointly develop and shape careers. Championing a collaborative, supportive and flexible work environment empowers our colleagues to reach their full potential.
Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Social Media and External Communications Specialist to support our global marketing and communications activities. In this role, you will help amplify Avaloq’s brand presence worldwide by crafting engaging social media content, supporting external communications, and contributing to high‑quality content production. You will also gain hands-on experience managing a global B2B social media presence.
You will work closely with our PR and Communications team, marketing colleagues and subject matter experts across our global locations, giving you the chance to develop your knowledge of marketing, technology and finance.
Join our diverse team of marketing and communications experts who promote Avaloq’s leading wealth management technology and services.
Your Key Tasks
- Create, schedule and publish global social media content (primarily LinkedIn), covering events, thought leadership, product and corporate milestones, awards, client stories and announcements.
- Coordinate with teams across global locations to gather inputs for content, events, launches and awareness days, ensuring strong alignment across markets.
- Collaborate with designers, photographers and videographers - providing clear briefs, ensuring the right event coverage, and selecting or guiding the production of visual assets (photos, animations, graphics and videos).
- Partner with external communications and PR teams to support the creation of press releases, media materials, corporate statements and integrated content.
- Manage and maintain the global social media content calendar, ensuring a balanced mix of content and timely delivery across teams.
- Monitor brand mentions, audience interactions and social media trends; respond in a timely, brand-consistent manner and support social listening activities.
- Set up, optimize and maintain social media channels as needed, including admin-level governance and best-practice configuration.
- Collaborate with global marketing, product and digital teams to align organic social content with campaigns, messaging priorities and broader strategic initiatives.
- Track and report on social media performance using analytics and scheduling tools, providing insights that improve reach, engagement and channel effectiveness.
- Ensure brand consistency across all messaging, visuals and communication workflows, supporting a coherent and high-quality brand presence online.
Qualifications
What You Need
- Strong understanding of LinkedIn and B2B social media best practices
- Experience managing social media accounts for companies or executives
- Strong writing skills and visual storytelling abilities
- Experience with content management or scheduling tools
- Ability to translate complex topics into engaging, accessible social content
- Strong collaboration skills and confidence in working with senior leaders
- High level of organization with the ability to manage multiple projects
- Excellent command of English
Qualifications
- Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or a related field is an advantage but equivalent experience will also be considered
- At least 2 years of experience in social media, digital communications or PR content creation, ideally in B2B, financial services or technology
Additional Information
We realize that managing work life balance is a challenge we all face in our daily lives and in order to support with this we are pleased to offer hybrid and flexible working for most of our Avaloqers to maintain work life balance and still continue our fantastic Avaloq culture in our global offices.
In Avaloq we are proud to embrace diversity and understand the success of our business is built on the power of different opinions, we are whole heartedly committed to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture where you can be your true authentic self.
We hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other fantastic traits that make us all unique, we have done our best to write this advert in an inclusive and neutral way.
Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations.
